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Blauäugig sein
To be naive, innocent, or overly trusting
In German
Blauäugig sein
blau-oy-gikh zain
Literal Translation
Literal TranslationTo be blue-eyed
Meaning
MeaningTo be naive, innocent, or overly trusting.
Equivalent:"To be naive"
Origin:Blue eyes were traditionally associated with innocence, youth, and sometimes a lack of worldly experience, leading to the connotation of naivety.
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Sei nicht so blauäugig, nicht jeder meint es gut mit dir.
Don't be so naive (blue-eyed); not everyone means well with you.
- 2
Er ist ein bisschen blauäugig, was Geschäftsbeziehungen angeht.
He's a bit naive (blue-eyed) when it comes to business relationships.
FAQ
How do you say "To be naive, innocent, or overly trusting" in German?
"To be naive, innocent, or overly trusting" in German is "Blauäugig sein" (blau-oy-gikh zain). Example: Sei nicht so blauäugig, nicht jeder meint es gut mit dir..
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ye-man-dem di velt ro-za ma-len
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